Category Films

As I mentioned recently, my two-year-old daughter is completely obsessed with The Highway Rat at the moment. The animated version - which was on BBC1 over Christmas - has really captured her imagination. Indeed, she regularly recounts favourite moments in the same intonation as the voice talent!
She was very happy, then, when a review copy ...

We've been looking forward to The LEGO Ninjago Movie since we saw the first trailer. Dylan and Xander absolutely love the TV series and I've enjoyed numerous episodes as a result.
Our luck was most definitely in when we were invited to a special event to celebrate the launch including an early screening.
Last week, we were ...

We love watching films as a family. Most weekends we sit down together in front of a suitable movie. Of course, there are varying degrees of success but, for the most part, we see them in their entirety without sibling arguments or one of the kids wandering off.
I especially enjoy sharing titles that I loved as a ...

Happy Star Wars Day. Or should I say 'Happy Star Wars Month'? Yes, Star Wars is so well loved that, evidently, one day is just not enough! With a galaxy full of characters from Anakin to Zuckuss as well as numerous films, series, video games and comics behind it who am I to argue?
I have to admit ...

Did you know that the Disney Store is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year? I can remember it opening quite clearly, so am feeling old now!
To celebrate three successful decades, the store is working with 30 bloggers including yours truly.
The idea is to recreate some Disney magic using items from the much-loved store.
Of course, there ...

Ever since we saw the trailer last year, we have been looking forward to the release of The Secret Life of Pets. The animated comedy focuses on what pets get up to while their owners are out and looks hilarious!
Petplan and Universal Pictures recently invited us to take part in an activity day based on the film's main characters. Dylan and ...

A long time ago in a studio far, far away, a film was made about the forces of good and evil doing battle in space. It was quite successful and two more films followed. Followed years later by a second trilogy. And several more years later, another one.
As you can probably tell from my tone, ...

The much-anticipated Robinson Crusoe film hits cinema screens later this week (6 May) and this is your chance to win a prize bundle to celebrate its release.
The animated film offers a completely new take on the classic story by Daniel Defoe, with action and adventure aplenty. The eponymous hero finds himself stranded on an island ruled by animals ...